Jackson County Board of County Commissioners - Special Meeting - August 18, 2026, 9:00 AM CST

The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting on August 18, 2026, where key procurement decisions were discussed. The board authorized the purchase of eight Caterpillar motorgraders at approximately $396,920 each to replace leased equipment, with a total budgeted cost of about $3.2 million. The purchase includes a five-year warranty and maintenance services. The board also approved executing a financial agreement with Optimum to facilitate health reimbursement account cards for county employees. Additionally, the board reviewed proposals for county insurance coverage, receiving three bids from Florida League of Cities (FLC), Public Risk Management (PRM), and Boyd Insurance. The consultant recommended PRM for its lowest premium of $1,281,227 and improved coverage terms, but concerns were raised about PRM's shared coverage limits and exit fees. After discussion, the board voted 4-1 to table the insurance decision to the next meeting for further review. Legal counsel advised the board to consider the lowest responsible bid and evaluate coverage and service value before finalizing the insurance contract.